Panjab University

Panjab University, Chandigarh

Panjab University is a public university, located in Chandigarh, established in 1882 . In the NIRF's 2024 ranking, Punjab University comes in at number 60 in Overall University rankings. Panjab institution is an AICTE-approved institution with 188 affiliated colleges spread over the Chandigarh University and 8 districts of Punjab.

Through its associated colleges, University provides more than 850 courses at the UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels throughout 78 departments. The University offers a variety of popular UG programs, including business & management, visual arts, medical sciences, languages, and B.A., B.Sc., LLB, BPEd, and B.Tech. The university's entrance exams, such as PU CET UG, PUCET PG, PU MET, and PU LAW, determine admission to University. This is followed by personal interview. The university accepts students to its B.Tech degrees based on their performance on national entrance tests like JEE Main. Through the University School of Open Learning (USOL), University provides a variety of distance learning courses in addition to its regular degree programs.

Ranking of University

University has been ranked by many international and national agencies such as NIRF, The Week, QS World Rankings, etc. The table below mentions the rankings of University by different agencies:

Courses at University

Admissions at University

Admissions to the university's UG, graduate, and doctoral programs are determined by entrance exams, personal interviews, and merit. Most courses at University are admission-based. Before university-level selection process for official admission, candidates must pass the university-conducted/national-level entrance exam. The university offers entrance exams, such as the PU-MET, PU-CET (UG), PU-CET (PG), PU PGLAW, PUTHAT, PU UGLAW, PULEET, PU MPhil, and Ph.D. Entrance Test, for admission to its UG, PG, and Doctorate level programs. Those who meet the requirements are then invited to a group discussion, which is followed by rounds of counselling for engineering applicants and individual interviews.

For all programs, the university distributes application forms online at . It is important for applicants to remember that they have till the deadline to finish and submit the University application form 2023. The required documents must also be submitted, and the application fee must be paid with a credit card, debit card, or net banking transaction.

Application Procedure

• Online applications are accepted for universities. The step-by-step instructions for completing the 2023 application for University are provided below:
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• Applicants must go to the official website of University.
• After which, users must select the tab that says "Online Registration";
• The password and registered ID that candidates should have received after registering must be used to log in;
• Following that, candidates must accurately complete the application form;
• Upload the necessary files in the sizes that the website specifies;
• After making the online application fee payment with a credit card, debit card, or net banking account, the applicant must download the application for their records.

Documents Required:

• Marksheet of the qualifying examination
• Character Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Passport-Sized Photographs

Placements to University

For the B.tech program, University, Institute of Engineering and Technology achieved the highest placement package in 2023, coming in at INR 45 LPA. During PU UIET Placements 2023, a total of 383 offers were extended by leading recruiters, including American Express, Dabur, and Amazon. As per University's placement report 2022, the mean package that was provided was INR 8.89 LPA.

At University (PU)'s University Business School, the Tolaram Group offered the largest wage package, INR 58.48 LPA, while the average package was INR 13.7 LPA.Out of 115, 105 were hired by prestigious recruitment agencies. The college campus was visited by around 55 recruiters, including representatives from Tolaram Group, American Express, Trident, Dabur, EY, Deloitte, Adani, Maruti Suzuki, and many more. Tolaram (INR 58.48 LPA), Trident (INR 24 LPA), American Express (INR 21.3 LPA), Adani Group (INR 14.5 LPA), and Korn Ferry (INR 14.5 LPA) were the top 5 firms offering premium packages. Highlights of University Placements 2023 are as follows:

 UIET Placement 2023

 UBS Placement 2023

Scholarships for Students

Facilities of University
With a 550-acre campus situated in Chandigarh's sectors 14 and 25, Punjab University offers excellent facilities and appropriate infrastructure to support the academic development of its students. University provides a range of amenities to its students, teachers, and non-teaching personnel, including:

Hostels:   There are total 17 hostels that accommodate 6700 students, with 8 hostels for boys and 9 for girls. Every hostel features a canteen, dining hall, common area, and outdoor sports court. Each room has all the necessities in it. 

Medical Facilities:   Faculty and students from all branches are able to access medical facilities at the BGJ (Bhai Ghanaiya J) Institute of Health. Services are offered all the time. The BCJ at University is equipped with the most advanced digital and computerized radiological equipment, as well as a fully modern curative laboratory.

Sports Facilities:   University offers both indoor and outdoor sports facilities, such as an international-caliber swimming pool, an athletic track, a gym, volleyball courts, cricket fields, netball courts, hockey fields, and football fields.

Library:    The university's official library, the AC Joshi Library, is 5-story structure with 500 seats that is outfitted with computer and communication networks. The Library has approximately 8 lac publications in its collection, including books, reports, government documents, newspapers, and a valuable collection of 1492 manuscripts. It also subscribes to 312 current journals.

SC/ST cell:    Apart from these fundamental facilities, University was the first to establish a SC/ST department. The SC/ST cell's primary goals are to implement, review, and appraise the reservation policy and adhere to UGC laws. Additionally, the cell regularly monitors a number of welfare programs and regulations for SC/ST students, staff, and university management.

Equal Opportunity Cell - PWD:   This cell's primary goal is to ensure that University correctly implements the RPWD Act, 2016.

Fests:     University is well-known for the festivals and events it hosts. In order to support its students' overall growth, the institution also hosts a variety of guest lectures, web lectures, international conferences, theatre productions, and quiz contests.

Alumni of University

University has a roster of distinguished alumni who have made a major contribution to their disciplines, the development of the country, and hold prominent positions in leading companies. Here are a few well-known University alums: